Office of the Ombudsman said they going to investigate Bato's all-expense paid trip for possible violation of Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

According to Republic Act 6713, it is said that the public officials and employees shall not solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan or anything of monetary value from any person in the course of their official duties or in connection with any operation being regulated by, or any transaction which may be affected by the functions of their office.